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Whitley City, KY
Kentucky · McCreary County
Whitley City is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 782. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
782
Population
339/sq mi density
$31,250
Median Income
$12,710 per capita
$61,900
Home Value
$103,391 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
169
Violent Crime/100K
1,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,900 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K (55% below avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
19
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
5
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Whitley City, KY
5 reported haunted locations found near Whitley City, KY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Barren Fork | February 2004 correction: Formerly posted as "Barren Rd. Cemetery" - There is supposed to be a witch buried in the Grave yard, there is a house built around her grave and there are times that you can go and the house will be locked. And there are times you will go and the house will not be locked...As you turn on the road it gets very cold even in the Summer time- February 2004 correction – additional information: Her name was Anna Foster and she died at the age of 28. In the last year or s... |
| Cumbaland bridge | a while back a couple was getting married but their parents would not let them so they both jump off the bridge and you can see the woman’s ghost at night crying. |
| Cumberland Falls State Park | Back in the 1950's, a Bride and Groom came to Cumberland Falls State Park for their Honeymoon. The couple decided to take in some of sites at the falls area before going back to their room at the lodge. Before leaving the falls they wanted to have their photos the with the falls in the background. The couple found an overlook just a few hundred feet from the falls that would work great for the photo. As the Bride stood on the Pillars at the edge of the 75 to 80 foot cliff, the Bride lost her ... |
| Cumberland Falls State Park | Back in the early 1950's a bride & Groom came to Cumberland Falls State Park for their honey moon but, their honey moon turned fatal soon after. They were at the falls area when they decided to tour the park. As they hiked down through the park trails, they came to one of the over looks, facing back toward the falls were the view of the falls was a perfect place for a photo shoot. After standing and waiting for that perfect last view, the Bride then stood atop of one of the pillars too have h... |
| Granny's Old House | Built on a ancient Indian burial ground. In the middle of the night you see balls of light flying at you. You can also hear footsteps, people talking, and doors slamming. |